Weinwisser 
Purpur mit breitem rubinrotem Rand. Intensiver Waldbeercocktail, dahinter Brasiltabak und Schokopastillen. Am molligen Gaumen mit weicher Textur, straffer Körper, gut stützende Rasse. Im gebündelten Finale blaue und schwarze Beeren, Tabakblatt, Bitternote im Untergrund mit mittlerem Rückaroma. Pessac–Léognan mit frühem Trinkgenuss, hat mir als Primeur-Muster besser gefallen. 

Wine Advocate 
A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Lespault-Martillac has a deep garnet-purple color, rolling out of the glass with compelling notes of crushed blackberries, fresh blueberries and mulberries, plus wafts of underbrush, wilted roses and red earth. The medium to full-bodied palate has impressive energy, featuring firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the muscular black fruits, finishing long and mineral laced. Nicely done! 

Antonio Galloni 
The 2018 Lespault-Martillac is bright, punchy and full of character. I tasted the 2018 three times from barrel and never found it convincing. The bottled wine, on the other hand, is terrific. Inky red fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and rose petal all open with time. The 2018 is not super complex, but it is silky, well-balanced and very easy to enjoy. Best of all, readers can enjoy it with minimal cellaring.